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Mature Living

Published by: St. Lawrence

County Office for the Aging

Supported by:

The Administration for

Community Living, NYS

Office for the Aging and

St. Lawrence County

Inside this issue:

Cyber Seniors/

Volunteers Needed 1

Free Tax Help/

Walk with a Doc/

Nutrition Month

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News & Information/

NY Connects 3

Monthly Recipe/

Hospice Lunch and Learn 4

Senior Clubs Listing 5

Tai Chi Classes/

SHINE Workshops 6

Menu 7

Calendar/

County Council and

StateWide Meetings

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March 2020

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is seeking volunteers to assist at all nutrition centers and with delivering home delivered meals. Volunteer opportunities include delivering hot meals to homebound seniors in many areas of St. Lawrence County and assisting staff at the nutrition centers. Nutrition Centers are located in: Brasher, Canton, DeKalb, Gouverneur, Morristown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Star Lake. If you have a couple of hours available per week or per month to help with this incredibly important program for older adults in St. Lawrence County, please contact:

Danielle Durant (315) 386-4730 or email:ddurant@stlawco.org

Cyber Seniors Spring Semester 2020

New Location: One Stop/Human Services Building

80 State Highway 310, Canton

Free classes for older adults age 60 and over.

Learn more about your smartphone, laptop, or tablet!

Maximize the use of your device!

Thursdays, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

March 5th, 12th, and 26th April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th

To register contact: Christiana DeForge (315) 386-4730 or email cdeforge@stlawco.org

Instructors are St. Lawrence University First year Students.

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March is National Nutrition Month

Feeling inspired but not sure where to start? Here are a few great ways to build a healthy lifestyle… Make Smart Choices. Do you know what’s really in your food? How many calories? How many nutrients? The

more you know, the wiser your decisions can be. If you’re shopping in the grocery store, look at the Nutrition Facts labels of foods before you put them in your cart. If you’re dining out, look up the menu online.

Eat and Drink Fewer Calories. Keep empty calories to a minimum and focus on foods like fresh fruits, fresh

vegetables, lean protein sources, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. These are all keys to a healthful and balanced diet that’s rich in nutrients.

Remember to Exercise! When you exercise regularly, you reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and

heart disease while increasing your chances of sleeping better and living longer. Plus, physical activity can help you manage your weight. If you haven’t been exercising at all, talk with your doctor about ways to start slow. Go for a walk with a friend or try a beginner exercise class. If you start slowly and keep going, you’ll reap health benefits and reduce your risk of injury or burnout. Find ways to make exercise fun. Meet up with a friend, join a gym class, or find new places to explore. The possibilities are endless! What works for you?

Source:foodandhealth.com

Have fun and join us for a healthy walk. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic; then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and conversation with a doc. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy good conversation. Walk your own

pace and distance. See you there, and bring a friend to this free community event!

Saturday, March 28th at Abbe Picquet Trail, Ogdensburg 10 AM - 11 AM

For questions please call: Brigette Conklin (315)-229-3404 BSanderson@stlawco.org

Free Tax Help from AARP!

Free income tax preparation and electronic filing is offered in St. Lawrence County by the AARP Tax-Aide program. The service is available February 1st through April 15th in the following locations:

No appointment needed except at the Canton/Partridge Knoll location. Massena……..Mondays and Tuesdays: 8:30 AM -12:30 PM; Massena Community Ctr., 61 Beach St. Potsdam……..Tuesdays: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM; Midtown Apts., Munson St. Canton……….Tuesdays: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Knights of Columbus, Miner St. Ogdensburg...Thursdays: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM; Rescue Squad Bldg. on Pickering St (old Hackett’s store) (tentative)

***Bring all documents showing income for 2019, plus last year’s tax return.***

For more info call AARP Tax-Aide, Sheryl Campbell, (315) 212-0450

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Senior Club & Council News/Events

Canton Senior Citizen Club Events and Trips: Contact Myrtle at (315) 386-8917

Ogdensburg Command Performance Show, “Les Miserables”, Saturday, March 7th

Gettysburg & “Queen Esther Show” at Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster Trip, June 28th - July1st, 2020

National Parks & Grand Canyon Trip, September 8th -18th, 2020

Dekalb-Hermon Senior Citizens Cape Cod Trip - September 14 -18, 2020 : For info and reservations contact Lee Carvel (315) 347-2442 (Including Chatham, Plymouth, and Boston) Quad-Town Seniors/Northern NY Community Travelers: Contact Glenda (315) 389-5557 Maine Bus Trip July 20th - 23rd, 2020 , 4 days / 3 nights Branson Show Bus Trip October 7th - 15th, 9 days / 8 nights Colton-Pierrepont Raqueteer Club: Contact Cyndy (315) 262-2524 or mymail.cyndy@gmail.com Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month at Colton Fire Station / noon potluck meal Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Raqueteers March “Cabin Fever Lunch” at Ponderosa / guests are welcome - Contact Cyndy Gouverneur Community Center Tuesdays : Chair exercise at 10:30/games at 12:30. Contact Sally (315) 816-7884 for information

NY Connects in Your Community - March Locations Do you or a family member need information or assistance with Long Term Care services or supports? NY Connects can help! A NY Connects Informational Specialist will be available at the following locations by appointment to provide information and referral assistance in your local community. Star Lake Clifton-Fine Hospital Monday, March 2nd Ogdensburg Nutrition Site/Centennial Terrace Thursday, March 5th Morristown Nutrition Site/Fire Hall Tuesday, March 10th Massena Community Center, 61 Beach Street Friday, March 13th Gouverneur Cambray Courts, 68 West Main Street Wednesday, March 18th DeKalb Nutrition Site/United Helpers Housing Wednesday, March 25th

March For Meals

On Wednesday, March 18th, the Office for the Aging Nutrition Program will be participating in a StateWide initiative to highlight the importance of Nutrition Centers and Home Delivered Meals. This year, we have invited our local Legislators, Sheriff’s Department, Department Heads, and State Assembly Representatives and State Senators to participate in this campaign. Representatives from these entities will assist with serving at congregate nutrition centers; as well as assist with home delivered meals. The Nutrition Program is a critical program that assists older adults to age in place. Each month, over 475 home delivered meal clients are served and over 300 congregate diners. For more information about this program, please call (315) 386-4730.

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Hospice Lunch and Learn The Hospice Center, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY

Thursday, March 19th 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Coffin Club

“We all have them – those ordinary and not so ordinary questions about funerals, cremations, and other end of life rituals and traditions that you’ve always wanted to ask. This Lunch & Learn is your chance to have them answered in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Participants will have their questions addressed by local Funeral Home Directors, including Mr. Chad Green of Donaldson Funeral Home (Massena) and Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home (Potsdam). Whether you’re just starting your planning, want to update your current plans or just want to learn more about the many options available today, this program

will not disappoint!”

FREE WORKSHOP! LUNCH PROVIDED!

*Pre-registration is required!*

For more information on our Lunch and Learns or to register for any of the workshops, Contact Samantha Jones at (315) 265-3105 or samj@hospiceslv.org

Recipe Corner…….. Corned Beef and Cabbage

Looking for the perfect corned beef and cabbage recipe for your St. Patrick's Day dinner? This easy recipe has everything you love about the traditional meal—melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, tender cabbage, and hearty potatoes—plus a delicious horseradish-breadcrumb topping.

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) cured corned beef brisket (trimmed), 16 cups water,2 cups chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped carrot, 1 ½ tsp pickling spice,3 garlic cloves (peeled), Cooking spray, 1 tbs caraway seeds, 1 (2 ½ lb) head green cabbage (cored and cut into 1-inch strips), 4 lbs small red potatoes (quartered) , 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley , 2 tsp butter, 2 tsp grated lemon rind , 2 tsp fresh lemon juice , 1/8 tsp black pepper , ½ cup dry breadcrumbs , 1 (5-ounce) jar prepared horseradish (drained and squeezed dry), 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions: 1. Place corned beef in a large stockpot; add water and next 5 ingredients (water through garlic).

Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours. Remove brisket from pot. 2. Place corned beef on the rack of a broiler pan or roasting pan coated with cooking spray; place

rack in pan. Strain cooking liquid through a colander into 2 large bowls; discard solids. Return liquid to pot. Add caraway seeds and cabbage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Drain.

3. While cabbage is cooking, place potatoes in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pan. Stir in parsley, butter, rind, juice, and pepper; toss to coat.

4. Preheat broiler. Combine breadcrumbs and horseradish. Spread mustard over one side of corned beef. Press breadcrumb mixture onto mustard. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve corned beef with cabbage and potatoes.

Nutritional Information: Calories 321 , Fat 14.5g, Satfat 4.6g, Protein 22.8g , Carbohydrate 27.6g , Fiber 10g, Cholesterol 86mg, Iron 4.3mg, Sodium 927mg , Calcium 11mg Source: Cookinglight.com

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2020 St. Lawrence County Senior Clubs:

Looking for a way to be more involved in your community and have fun?

Check out your local Senior Club!

St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens President: Brenda Sanderson / 315-347-2572 Meetings: 2nd Thursday/month @ 10 am Location: Various locations throughout the year Canton Senior Citizen Club President: Myrtle Regan / 315-386-8917 Meetings: 1st Tuesday/month @ 1pm Location: 35 Riverside Drive, Canton Clifton-Fine Senior Club President: John Burns / 315-848-3238 Meetings: 3rd Tuesday/month; after lunch Location: Nutrition Center/Clifton-Fine Comm. Ctr. Colton-Pierrepont Seniors President: Cyndy Hennessy / 315-262-2524 Meetings: 1st Tuesday/month @12 pm (potluck lunch) Location: Colton Fire Station DeKalb-Hermon Seniors President: Elaine Porter-Davis / 315-347-2112 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wed./month @ 11:45 am Location: DeKalb Nutrition Center Gouverneur Senior Citizens President: Cindy Denesha / 315-287-1429 Meetings: 2nd Tuesday/month @ 12 pm Location: Gouverneur Community Center Massena Senior Citizens Club President: Sylvia Despaw / 315-384-3155 Meetings: 2nd Wednesday/month @ 1:30 pm Location: Massena Community Center Norfolk Jolly Agers President: Paulette Reid / 315-384-4312 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday/month @ 12 pm Location: Community Hall, Raymondville

Norwood Golden Agers President: Eva Conklin / 315-353-5080 Meetings: 4th Tuesday/month @1pm/lunch at 12 pm Coffee Hour Fridays 9:30-11:00 am

Parishville Hilltoppers President: Barb McBurnie / 315-261-2980 Meetings: 2nd Tuesday/month @ 11 am/ potluck@12pm No Mtgs. Jan., Feb., July, Aug. and Dec. Location: Parishville Town Hall Potsdam Debra Drive Seniors President: Mary Wellings / 315-261-4761 Meetings: 3rd Thursday/month @ 12:30 pm Location: Mayfield Apts. Community Room Potsdam Sandstoners Senior Club President: Linda Wilkinson / 315-265-4464 Meetings: 1st Monday/month @ 12:30 pm Location: Midtown Apts. Lounge Quad Town Senior Citizens President: Wayne Williams / 315-265-8189 Meetings: 1st Tuesday/month @ 7 pm/potluck 6 pm Location: LBSH, Brasher Falls Seaway Valley Senior Club President: Laura McGrath / 315-764-5804 Meetings: 2nd Tuesday/month @ 12 pm Location: Alternates Madrid/Waddington/Louisville AARP American Association of Senior Citizens President: Vicki Clark / 315-265-6964 Meetings: 3rd Tuesday/month @ 12 pm (No meetings Jan., Feb., July or Aug.) North Country StateWide Senior Action Council President: Barb McBurnie / 315-261-2980 Meetings: 1st Thursday/month @ 10 am Location: Best Western, Canton (No meetings Jan., Feb., July or Aug.)

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Eat Healthy • Be Active FREE SHINE Community Workshops

Seniors Health Improvement and Nutrition Education (SHINE) Community Workshops will guide you in making

small changes in food choices and physical activity that make a large difference in overall health and maintaining a

healthy weight.

DeKalb Nutrition Site 26 Josephine Street

DeKalb Junction Dates: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 18th Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM Pre-registration is encouraged. Call Cornell Cooperative Ext. of Franklin County: (518)483-6628

Canton Nutrition Site 37 Riverside Drive

Canton

Dates: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 20th Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Pre-registration is encouraged. Call Cornell Cooperative Ext. of Franklin County: (518)483-6628

Office for the Aging is Offering Free TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS Classes

Dobisky Center

100 Riverside Ave., Ogdensburg

Wednesdays: March 11th - May 13th

9:30 AM -11:00 AM

**Classes are FREE and open to all older adults age 60 & over.

To Register contact Cindy at 315-386-4730 or email: cayer@stlawco.org

Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging,

Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Dobisky Center

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March Calendar Mature Living

Office for the Aging Home Care Program: If you are 60 or over and in need of home care

services, the Office for the Aging is accepting referrals for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly

Program (EISEP). This home care program assists elderly, fragile, individuals to help maintain quality of

life at home. EISEP provides personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation

to County residents who are non-Medicaid eligible. Services provided may be on a cost-share basis

depending on income levels.

Contact: NY CONNECTS at (315) 386-4730

(EISEP is supported by the NYS Office for the Aging and St. Lawrence County)

3/2 SLC Board of Legislator’s Meeting: 6 pm, 48 Court Street, Canton

3/5 StateWide Senior Action Council Meeting

3/8 Daylight Savings Time- clocks are turned ahead 1 hour

3/12 St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens Meeting

3/17 St. Patrick’s Day

3/19 1st Day of Spring!

“St. Lawrence County

Office for the Aging”

St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 12th at 10 AM (Coffee and Doughnuts served at 9:30 AM)

Location: DeKalb Nutrition Site Sunrise Valley Apts. 26 Josephine Street

DeKalb Junction

Call Brenda at 315-347-2572 for information about County Council.

St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging’s

OFFICE HOURS:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

North Country Chapter of Statewide Senior Action Council

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 5th at 10 AM (Coffee at 9:30 AM)

Location: Best Western (meeting room change/enter through restaurant)

90 E. Main Street Canton, NY

Guest Speaker: 2020 Census—John Tenbusch, SLC County Planning Department

Contact Barb at 315-261-2980 for more information